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I'm described as a "Servicing Technician" by the National Health Service, though my qualifications and experience would probably suggest that I'm an Engineer. I repair, maintain and commission patient-connected Medical Equipment ("machines that go 'ping'!") at one of the 2 main hospitals in Edinburgh, Scotland. I can't stand the job, as it's dull, boring, repetitive, mind-numbing, etc. However, they probably do over-pay me. Before that, I was an Electronic Development Test Engineer with a Defence Electronics Company, also in Edinburgh, testing and re-designing Test Equipment for Airborne Radar Systems - happy days!

I'm married, with NO kids. I let my job spill into my private life, and I design digital electronic stuff that has nothing to do with Micro-processors or Micro-controllers, as I have NEVE got to grips with them - they are a very black art. The Motorola 6802 is about my limit! I compile numerical puzzles that are about 2 or 3 steps beyond Sudoku - I've compiled over 3,300 of them with a view to submitting them to a national daily newspaper for publication. I'm also interested in public transport, such as railways, buses and trams (or streetcars if you're west of the puddle). Yeah, I know - sad as you like!
I am NOT (by any stretch of the imagination) a musician, though I try to make acceptable sounds & noises with my CS01, PSRE-333 and M400. If I want more stuff, then I'll have to move house, cos I ain't got the room.

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